If the activity of 108Ag is 3 micro curie, the number of atoms present in it are ( λ= 0.005 sec−1)
A
2.2 x 107
B
2.2 x 106
C
2.2 x 105
D
2.2 x 104
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)
λ=0.005sec−1 1 Micro curie =3.7×104dps Assuming all Ag atoms to be radioactive, and each showing Let no of atoms present =1dpsno Given: (dtdN)activity=λN0⇒3.7×3×104dps=0.005×N0 ⇒N0=2.2×107atoms